The morning started early that was when the rolls were hot and the butter melted smoothly. It was a treat that got Andrew out of bed and down to the kitchen before prayers. This morning Sister Charlotte came walking past the kitchen in a quick step. The Dear Sister was a force in the monastery. She took care of the supplies and stores. Andrew liked her because, she could always be counted on find a few spare coins when Andrew wanted to get something in town. She managed to secure the wagon and asked that it be delivered to the stables. When she left, Andrew asked the farmer to wait for a few moments, bribing him with a hot roll and a cup of tea. He gathered what he thought he would need and left a note in his chest. He had not made it to the point of having a cell in the dormitory. Father Keiler would look there to see is Andrew had been working on his copying skills. Andrew figured he had about a day before a search would start. 

Riding in the wagon, Andrew watched the world waking up.  

Getting to the stable, Andrew went and collected some items from around town. They he returned to the stable to find two young girls at work. After attempting to gain their attention, he climbed up into the wagon and waited. Minutes became an hour and Andrew took advantage of the warmth of the morning and fell asleep. 

Later Brother Osric hit the wagon with a staff and said, "Up, lad!" He cried, making no effort to hide his amusement, "You've missed the bell for morning prayers!"

Hay fell from his hair Andrew sat up quickly with a start and started to look around. He stretched and said, "You gave me a scare that Father Keiler was going to come and drag me to penance," Andrew said still half waking himself up. 
Recognizing Brother Orsic, Andrew made his way off the back of the wagon to stand. 
"Your Grace, I brough some extra provisions for the trip," He said pointing to the front of the wagon. 
A small cask of ale, a whole wheel of cheese, a side of ham wrapped in leather, a box of peppermint leaves for tea, and bucket with three dozen hen eggs in it. 
"All donated for our success," he added. 

Andrew smiled. The items had been donated but not willingly. Lying was against the rules of the order along with stealing. Andrew knew that he would be punished at some point. The Holy Mother always seemed to make things balance out. Trying to save the world seemed like it should more than level the scales. 

From his pocket a prayer book from the chapel slid out. With his right hand he caught it before it hit the ground. 
"I know we are not to take them from the hall, but I thought.." He said stopping. 

They needed prayers and he needed to practice. 

Andrew followed Brother Orsic and the wagon out to the others. He made quick eyes at the girls who had been mucking the barn stalls.